Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog for pet hair - 3 in 1 Cordless vacuum cleaner handstick, handheld and upright in one, with replaceable battery for up to 60 mins run-time - Obsidian Black (11410150)

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Cleaning carpet is where the Miele Triflex HX1 excels with its above-average airflow and brush roll design. Fortunately, it did better with other debris, but I’m pointing out that there are limitations. Battery

The good news is it deep cleans carpet as well in the middle setting as it does in the max setting, so the 21-minute figure is above-average. How much power does the Miele Triflex HX1 have? But I wouldn’t spend extra for the Cat & Dog model because its handheld ergonomics is less than ideal. Miele's tech made the Trifle HX2 Pro a dream to use when transitioning from carpets to hard floors, with the level of suction remaining consistent. Manually switching between the speed settings was just as easy. We preferred the Eco and Max settings, since we have long-pile wool carpet in our home; the Min setting just didn't cut it for us. However, when switching settings, it took a second or so for the vacuum cleaner to power up or change gears – enough time to be noticeable – so this vacuum isn't as responsive as some other vacuum cleaners we've tested.

The Miele Triflex HX2 Pro is a premium vacuum cleaner that commands a premium price tag, and isn't available in the US or Australia. It is, however, built to last. I would not recommend this for cleaning long strands, but it would suffice for shorter strands. Edge cleaning

The result above proves the above-average airflow that the Miele Triflex HX1 possesses. Low pile results The Miele TriFlex HX1 is clearly a high-quality vacuum cleaner. It’s well made, comfortable to use – especially for floor cleaning – it cleans well and battery life is decent. The flexibility of its 3-in-1 design brings something genuinely useful to the table, allowing for more comfortable cleaning that’s easy on the wrist. Staying true to its roots, the Triflex utilizes a wide nozzle at around eleven inches – more than an inch broader than other brands. Easy to empty dustbin: I like the twist to open mechanism for emptying debris. It’s easy to use, and there’s no need to touch the dirt with your fingers. However, it did not pass the fog test, and there were visible leaks at the exhaust. Cleaning nozzleAside from its struggles with quaker oats, it did well with other types of debris like coffee grounds, sand, and quinoa.

It also comes with an extra battery that doubles the run time from 60 minutes (claimed) to 120 minutes. Dustbin design and capacity This board width enables it to vacuum more debris than a narrower head but at the expense of portability. According to Miele, the TriflexHX2 Prois 60% more powerful than its predecessor, the Triflex HX1 – a model that had already impressed for its power in our review. This improvement comes by way of the new Digital Efficiency Motor, which works in combination with Miele’s Vortex technology (mono-cyclone design) and Multi-Floor XXL Electrobrush to deliver exceptional cleaning power.The rotating beater (or brush bar) links with intelligent detection of floor type to reduce the rotational speed on hard floors. This, Miele says, saves energy and prolongs battery life; but we found that it also goes some way towards protecting soft wooden flooring. The feature also automatically determines the speed setting required, depending on the type of flooring. You can get two batteries out of the box by purchasing the HX1 Pro, plus an extra charger. Ergonomics and UsabilityThe most ergonomic mode for the Triflex HX1 is its upright configuration. Its handle position is ideal to use as an upright with the motor at the lower end. Founded in 1899, Miele is one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium domestic appliances including cookers and ovens, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor-care products. The brand launched its first ever cordless vacuum cleaner in February 2020, which set the benchmark for the Triflex HX2 range that has followed. Aside from the increase in power, there's a 0.4kg weight difference - the Triflex HX2 being the lighter of the two - and variations in the attachments that come with the two Miele vacuum cleaner ranges. Miele utilizes a VART Li-ion battery rated at 2500 milliamps with a claimed run time of 60 minutes. For people who are familiar with vacuum cleaners, Miele is a known brand, particularly with bagged canister vacuums.